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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.36, 846.88 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.36, 846.88 and 436.79 is: 602.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.36 : 846.88 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.36/846.88 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.36x = 846.88 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.36x = 369,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,910.97/614.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.11

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